Weekend Update: March 18-20

        There’s a full line-up of events at the fairgrounds this weekend. Raleigh Indoor Spring Classic – “A” Show is at the Hunt Horse Complex starting Thursday through Sunday. This is a USEF A-rated show sponsored by Triangle Farms. Shows begin daily at 8 a.m. Spectator admission is free. The Spring Carousel Gift Market is Friday through Sunday in the Graham Building. Show featuring art, crafts, foods and clothing. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m on Sunday. Supercar Autocross Ride…

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Weekend Update: Feb. 16-19

Entrepreneurs, horses, felines, fish and the start of the 2012 Carolina Rollergirls season are all part of a presidential lineup of events this weekend at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. The Carolina Rollergirls return to Dorton Arena Saturday for the start of the 2012 season. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the first bout starts at 3:30 p.m. The second match begins at 5 p.m. Bout day admission is $14 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $7 for children. Advance discounts and group rates are available for the roller derby. You can find out more about the bouts, teams…

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